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Clarisa Castanos is an Associate Researcher at the University of Western Australia, focusing her research on honey bee health and nutrition. Originally from Mexico, she completed her Bachelor's and Master's degrees in biological sciences at the National Autonomous University of Mexico (UNAM), specializing in genetics, molecular sciences, and entomology. Her Master's thesis investigated the physiology and ecology of damselflies. Clarisa later pursued her Ph.D. at the University of Western Australia, where she joined Dr. Julia Grassl's Honey Bee Health Research Group, part of the Cooperative Research Centre for Honey Bee Products. Her current research project, funded by AgriFutures Australia, aims to evaluate the specific nutritional requirements of honey bees to maintain their health and productivity. Clarisa's work is also linked to the UN Sustainable Development Goals, particularly focusing on agriculture and food security.
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